1 / 6The Eiffel Tower is genuinely ticketed and genuinely bookable through third parties, which makes it one of the few Paris landmarks where a reserved-access or guided ticket can actually save you a headache. Below is an honest look at where the tower is, what you'll see, how the ticket options really compare, and when it's worth booking ahead versus buying direct.
🎟️See Eiffel Tower tickets on GetYourGuide →Where it is
The Eiffel Tower stands on the Champ de Mars in the 7th arrondissement, on the Left Bank of the Seine. The official address is 5 avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris.
Getting there is easy by public transport. The closest station is RER C to Champ de Mars–Tour Eiffel, about a 5-minute walk, or Métro line 6 to Bir-Hakeim, under 10 minutes away. Métro line 9 to Trocadéro delivers you to the famous head-on view across the river, and line 8 to École Militaire is also nearby. Buses 42, 69, 72, 82 and 87 all stop close by.
What to see
- The Summit at 276m, reached by glass-walled lifts, with panoramic views over Paris and a champagne bar at the top.
- The second-floor viewing platform, plus restaurants partway up including Madame Brasserie.
- The classic postcard view of the tower itself from Trocadéro, looking across the Seine.
- A choice of elevator or stairs for the lower levels — stairs tickets are the cheapest way up.
Skip-the-line vs guided tour
Here's the honest comparison. The official online box office at ticket.toureiffel.paris is the cheapest and most reliable source: the 2nd floor starts from €14.80 by stairs or €23.50 by lift, and the Summit is €36.70 by lift (adult rates). If you can get an official timed slot, that's your best value.
GetYourGuide sells legitimate reserved-access entry to the 2nd floor and Summit, as well as guided tours that include tower access. These run on ticket allocations separate from the official site, so they often have availability when the official box office is sold out, and they let you skip the ticket-counter queue with a timed slot.
The trade-off: these are guided or reserved-access products, usually priced above official face value — they are not a cheaper route to the standard single ascent ticket. They're most useful when the official site is sold out, or when you specifically want a guide and guaranteed timed entry and don't mind paying a premium.
Important: everyone passes through airport-style security regardless of ticket type. "Skip the line" here means skipping the ticket-buying queue with a timed slot — not skipping the security check.
Book Eiffel Tower tickets & tours
GetYourGuide has the widest choice for Eiffel Tower — GYG genuinely sells Eiffel Tower access, not just external walking tours: reserved-access entry to the 2nd floor and Summit, plus guided tours that include tower access. These run on ticket allocations separate from the official site, so they often have availability (and let you skip the ticket-counter queue) when the official box office is sold out. Caveat: they are guided/reserved-access products, usually priced above the official face value — not a cheaper route to the standard single ascent ticket., most with free cancellation. Check live prices:
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Insider tips
- Only the tower itself sells single ascent tickets at face value. Random resellers advertising cheap "skip-the-line single tickets" can be fake or heavily marked up, and can lead to being refused at the door — so buy the plain single ticket only from ticket.toureiffel.paris.
- If you're fit and want to save money, the stairs ticket to the 2nd floor is the cheapest way up and comes with fewer queues.
- For the iconic photo of the tower, head to Trocadéro (Métro line 9) rather than standing underneath it.
- Book a reserved-access or guided product only when the official site shows no availability, or when you actively want a guide and guaranteed timing.
Is it worth it?
Yes — and unlike official-only sights, it's a real fit for booking through GetYourGuide. Entry is paid, and the official box office is the cheapest, most reliable source when slots are available. Third-party reserved-access and guided tours add genuine value in two situations: when the official site is sold out, and when you want a guide with a guaranteed timed entry and accept the premium. Go in with that expectation and you won't be disappointed.
FAQs
Is the Eiffel Tower free to enter?
No. Entry is paid — the 2nd floor from €14.80 by stairs or €23.50 by lift, and the Summit €36.70 by lift (adult rates).
Does a skip-the-line ticket mean I skip security?
No. Every visitor passes through airport-style security regardless of ticket type. Skip-the-line means skipping the ticket-buying queue with a timed slot, not the security check.
Is GetYourGuide cheaper than the official site?
Usually not for the standard single ticket — the official site at ticket.toureiffel.paris is the cheapest source. GetYourGuide's reserved-access and guided products are typically priced above face value, but are worth it when the official site is sold out or you want a guided, guaranteed-timed visit.
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